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SuperStack

II Switch 3300 XM

User Guide

3C16985

Part No. DUA1698-5AAA01
Published July 1999

16985ua.bk Page 1 Friday, July 23, 1999 2:39 PM

Summary of Contents for SuperStack 3 3300

Page 1: ...http www 3com com SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM User Guide 3C16985 Part No DUA1698 5AAA01 Published July 1999 16985ua bk Page 1 Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

Page 2: ...al data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a...

Page 3: ...s 13 LEDs 13 Switch 3300 XM Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power System Socket 15 Console Port 16 Expansion Module Slot 16 Matrix Port 16 Network Configuration...

Page 4: ...ing Problems Indicated by LEDs 31 Managing the Switch 32 A SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information 34 L information de S curit Importante 36 Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen 38 B PIN OUTS Nul...

Page 5: ...Support from Your Network Supplier 47 Support from 3Com 47 Returning Products for Repair 49 GLOSSARY 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMC STATEMENTS 16985ua bk Page v Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

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Page 7: ...trators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment consequently it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs Local Area Networks If the information in the release notes that a...

Page 8: ...supply the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets Example To enable RIPIP use the following syntax SETDefault port RIPIP CONTrol Listen In this example you must supply...

Page 9: ...current software release including new features modifications and known problems SuperStack II Switch Help This help provides information about the web interface software of the Switch It is supplied...

Page 10: ...r2000 html Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to us They will help make our documentation more useful to you Please e mail comments about this document to 3Com at pddtechpubs_c...

Page 11: ...be used in your network It covers the following topics About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM Switch 3300 XM Front View Detail Switch 3300 XM Rear View Detail Network Configuration Examples Configurat...

Page 12: ...ows Summary of Features The Switch has the following hardware features 24 Fast Ethernet auto negotiating 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports Matrix port for connecting units in the Switch 1100 3300 family to fo...

Page 13: ...x mode of a link and provide the appropriate connection The maximum segment length is 100m 328ft over Category 5 twisted pair cable As these ports are configured as MDIX cross over you need to use a c...

Page 14: ...1 8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units the LED indicates the position of the Switch in the stack and that a link is present Note that although there are eight LEDs only four Switch...

Page 15: ...he serial number of the Switch You may need this information for fault reporting purposes Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range 90 240V A C...

Page 16: ...data bits no parity and 1 stop bit Matrix Port The matrix port allows you to Stack the Switch with another unit in the Switch 1100 3300 family using a single Matrix Cable Stack the Switch with up to...

Page 17: ...as a Segmentation Switch The example in Figure 3 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can segment a network of shared 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections There is a 10 100 shared segment on each floor and the...

Page 18: ...XM as a Collapsed Backbone Switch The example in Figure 4 shows how a Switch 3300 XM stack can act as a backbone for both shared and switched network segments Figure 4 Using the Switch as a collapsed...

Page 19: ...cated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to the desktop The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE SX module The Switch 1000BASE SX module provides a...

Page 20: ...ules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to those for 10Mbps Ethernet Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for large scale Fast Ethernet net...

Page 21: ...ber link from a repeater to a router or switch plus a 100m 328ft UTP link from a repeater out to the endstations Configuration Rules with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for all it...

Page 22: ...22 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM 16985ua bk Page 22 Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

Page 23: ...maintenance procedures you must read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide AVERTISSEMENT Consignes de s curit Avant d installer ou d enlever tout composant du Switch 3300 XM ou...

Page 24: ...fluorescent lighting fixtures Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the Switch Air flow is not restricted around the Switch or through the vents in the side of the Switch We recommend that you pr...

Page 25: ...e not obstructed 6 Connect network cabling Placing Units On Top of Each Other If the Switch units are free standing up to four units can be placed one on top of the other If you are mixing a variety o...

Page 26: ...Units You can stack two Switch units with a single Matrix Cable To do this 1 Power off both units 2 Arrange the units as required They can be rack mounted or free standing if you choose to have them...

Page 27: ...the units note that Matrix Cables are 1m 3 28ft long 3 Install the Matrix Module into a Switch 1100 3300 unit You can find instructions for doing this in the documentation that accompanies the Matrix...

Page 28: ...hat all the units have the same version of management software Ensure that you re configure the stack wide features on all the units For more information about management software see Managing the Swi...

Page 29: ...output Powering up the Switch 3300 XM Use the following sequence of steps to power up the Switch CAUTION The Switch has no ON OFF switch the only method of connecting or disconnecting main power is b...

Page 30: ...devices are MDIX only Many ports on workstations and servers are configured as MDI straight through If you want to make a connection to an MDI port you need to use a standard straight through cable T...

Page 31: ...o the relevant Switch unit and to the supply outlet If the connection is secure and there is still no power you may have a faulty power cord On powering up the Power Self Test LED lights yellow and a...

Page 32: ...ment software is not required to get the Switch working but if you do use it you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network For information...

Page 33: ...MENT Les avertissements pr sentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre s curit personnelle Vous devez respecter attentivement toutes les consignes Nous vous demandons de lire at...

Page 34: ...ust be near to the unit and easily accessible You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet This unit operates under SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage conditions...

Page 35: ...ection to a public telecommunications system This can only be achieved using the console port on the unit and an approved modem Sockets for Redundant Power System RPS Only connect an Advanced Redundan...

Page 36: ...on qui permet un branchement sur une entr e d appareil EN60320 CEI 320 La prise secteur doit se trouver proximit de l appareil et son acc s doit tre facile Vous ne pouvez mettre l appareil hors circui...

Page 37: ...ent rapport 1 1 avec un point secondaire de connexion portant l appellation Neutre et avec raccordement direct la terre masse Branchez uniquement un Advanced Redundant Power System 3C16071 avec Type 2...

Page 38: ...N60320 IEC320 haben Die Netzsteckdose mu in der N he des Ger ts und leicht zug nglich sein Die Stromversorgung des Ger ts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Ger tenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbr...

Page 39: ...B PIN OUTS Null Modem Cable 9 pin to RS 232 25 pin PC AT Serial Cable 9 pin to 9 pin 16985ua bk Page 39 Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

Page 40: ...10BASE T and 100BASE TX RJ45 connectors Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Function Ports configured as MDI 1 TxData Transmit data 2 TxData Transmit data 3 RxData Receive Data 4 Not assigned 5...

Page 41: ...1 RxData Receive Data 2 RxData Receive Data 3 TxData Transmit data 4 Not assigned 5 Not assigned 6 TxData Transmit data 7 Not assigned 8 Not assigned Table 6 Pin assignments Pin Number Signal Functio...

Page 42: ...42 APPENDIX B PIN OUTS 16985ua bk Page 42 Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

Page 43: ...EMC Emissions EN55022 Class B FCC Part 15 subpart B Class A ICES 003 Class A VCCI Class B AS NZS 3548 Class B CNS 13438 Class A Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure compliance with the cl...

Page 44: ...MIB RFC 1271 BOOTP RFC 951 Terminal Emulation Telnet RFC 854 Protocols Used for Administration UDP RFC 768 IP RFC 791 ICMP RFC 792 TCP RFC 793 ARP RFC 826 TFTP RFC 783 Year 2000 Compliance For inform...

Page 45: ...ax Service World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site enter this URL into your Internet browser http www 3com com This service provides...

Page 46: ...vailable through analog modem or digital modem ISDN 24 hours a day 7 days a week Access by Analog Modem To reach the service by modem set your modem to 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit Call the te...

Page 47: ...variety of services including network planning installation hardware maintenance application training and support services When you contact your network supplier for assistance have the following info...

Page 48: ...800 6161 463 00798 611 2230 0 2 3455 6455 0080 611 261 001 800 611 2000 Europe From anywhere in Europe call 31 0 30 6029900 phone 31 0 30 6029999 fax Europe South Africa and Middle East From the foll...

Page 49: ...America 1 408 326 2927 1 408 326 3355 From the following countries you may call the toll free numbers select option 2 and then option 2 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland I...

Page 50: ...50 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 16985ua bk Page 50 Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

Page 51: ...ing traffic between network segments bandwidth The information capacity measured in bits per second that a channel can transmit The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet is 10...

Page 52: ...by Xerox Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation Ethernet networks use CSMA CD to transmit packets at a rate of 10Mbps over a variety of cables Ethernet address See MAC address Fast Ethernet An Ethern...

Page 53: ...ribe the routing of packets to addressed devices IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange IPX is a layer 3 and 4 network protocol designed for networks that use Novell Netware IP address Internet Protocol add...

Page 54: ...An internal test that a Switch carries out when it is powered up protocol A set of rules for communication between devices on a network The rules dictate format timing sequencing and error control rep...

Page 55: ...nection of networks Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network e...

Page 56: ...56 GLOSSARY 16985ua bk Page 56 Friday July 23 1999 2 39 PM...

Page 57: ...6 F Fast Ethernet configuration rules 20 fax service 3ComFacts 47 full duplex configuration rules 21 G glossary 51 H hardware features 12 I installing the Switch 23 prerequisites 24 L LEDs 13 Light Em...

Page 58: ...figuration 30 Switch 3300 XM 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports 13 3C number 15 console port 16 dimensions 43 Ethernet address 15 features 12 installation 23 24 MAC address 15 power socket 15 powering up 29 pr...

Page 59: ...cumentation or specifications as being compatible 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s produc...

Page 60: ...W STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGEMENT ALL OF W...

Page 61: ...nt sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada VCCI STATEMENT BCIQ STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turn...

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